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AR SB517
Bill
Status
3/10/2021
Primary Sponsor
Bob Ballinger
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AI Summary
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Transfers oversight of regional solid waste management districts from the Division of Environmental Quality to the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission.
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Requires at least one member of the Commission appointed by the Governor to have knowledge or expertise in solid waste management.
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Transfers responsibility for developing and implementing the Statewide Solid Waste Management Plan from the Division of Environmental Quality to the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission.
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Requires regional solid waste management districts to submit notices of authorizations and audit reports to both the Commission and the Division of Environmental Quality within 30 days, with information incorporated into regional needs assessments.
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Establishes automatic approval of regional needs assessments if the Commission does not approve or disapprove within 90 days of submission.
Legislative Description
To Transfer Oversight Of Certain Duties Of The Regional Solid Waste Management Districts; And To Amend The Required Expertise Of Members Of Arkansas Pollution Control And Ecology Commission.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
10/15/2021